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Piers Morgan has opened up about the moment Kate Garraway told him Derek Draper had passed away after a devastating three year battle with Covid-19. Good Morning Britain host Kate, 56 confirmed on Friday (January 5) that her beloved husband Derek had died aged 56 due to complications after a cardiac arrest in December.

Kate Garraway's GMB co-host Ben Shephard has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late husband Derek Draper after he tragically died earlier this week. Derek died aged 56 after a devastating three year battle with Covid-19, and Good Morning Britain presenter Ben Shephard said he has been “reminding” himself of the “wonderful times and memories we have all shared together”.

Kate Garraway broke down in tears saying their children had ' 'effectively lost their father' Derek Draper almost three years before he died following complications from Covid-19. The Good Morning Britain presenter announced today that her husband had passed away at the age of 56 after a long fight against Covid. Derek needed round-the-clock care after he was placed in a medically induced coma and stayed in hospital for 13 months after catching the virus in 2020.

Kate Garraway and her family were thrown into turmoil when her husband Derek Draper contracted Covid in March 2021. Derek's long battle with the illness is now well-known, and the Good Morning Britain presenter's courage and unwavering love for her husband has been obvious, right through until his tragic death was announced on Friday, 5 January. Back in December, Kate was forced to cancel all upcoming TV and radio work when Derek sadly suffered a sudden heart attack.

In the wake of her husband Derek Draper's passing after a prolonged battle with Covid-19, Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway has emerged as a courageous advocate for carers, using her platform to shed light on the incredible work they do. Derek, a 55-year-old former political adviser, fell seriously ill with Covid-19 in March 2020, resulting in long-lasting damage and the need for daily care.

Throughout the first week of January, ITV viewers at home have been gripped by fresh new drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office, which followed the real life journey of several sub-postmasters who were wrongfully accused (and in some cases even charged) with stealing from the Post Office, thanks to a Horizon computer error.The show, which spanned across four nights in total, saw a star studded cast including Toby Jones, Will Mellor and Julie Hesmondhalgh bring the story to life, including their ongoing fight for justice and compensation for the hundreds of people that were still affected by the error. In emotional scenes, fans saw the toll of the scandal with their own eyes, with several of the accused having lost their jobs, their homes and in some cases even having taken their own lives after struggling to cope with the mental toll of being wrongfully blamed for the error.

Piers Morgan has paid a touching tribute to 'brilliantly clever' Derek Draper, the husband of his former co-star Kate Garraway. Piers, who used to host Good Morning Britain with Kate before he quit in 2021, always had kind words for his former colleague during Derek's tough health battle. Derek was hospitalised many times after catching Covid in 2020 and spent 13 months in hospital.

Sky News presenter Iain King became visibly upset while announcing the death of Derek Draper to viewers. He shared the heartbreaking news that Derek had died after his wife, Kate Garraway, confirmed his death in a touching tribute on Instagram. Iain was particularly affected by Derek's passing at 56, as they had been close friends for 30 years since their university days.

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper has sadly passed away at the age of 56 after a long battle with Covid-19.The Good Morning Britain presenter shared the heartbreaking news on social media, explaining that Derek was surrounded by loved ones in his final moments. Derek, who was a former political advisor and lobbyist, first went to hospital with the virus in March 2020. He and Kate have two children together, Darcey, 17, and William, 14.

Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper were due to celebrate their second wedding in August 2020, but sadly it didn't happen due to Derek battling Covid-19. The reminder of their plans for a second wedding come as Good Morning Britain host Kate, 56, has confirmed Derek has died aged 56 after a devastating three year battle with Covid-19.

Kate Garraway's husband has sadly lost his ongoing health battle, aged just 56. The Good Morning Britain star issued a statement on Instagram today, Friday 5 January, saying she held her husband's hand as he died.

Kate Garraway has announced her beloved husband Derek Draper has died aged 56, after a three-year battle with Covid-19.The couple have been married for almost 20 years and share two children, Darcey, 17, and William, 14. Good Morning Britain host Kate, 56, has been by Derek's side during his three-year battle with Covid-19 from adapting their family home to becoming his full-time carer.The couple first met in 2004 after they were introduced by former GMTV political correspondent Gloria De Piero.They tied the knot just a year later and welcomed their two children.

This Morning dramatically halted its live show to pay tribute to Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper, who has tragically died aged 56. Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary appeared solemn after the news broke, before they sent their love and support to Kate and her two children, Darcey, 15, and Billy, 11.

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper has died aged 56 after a devastating three year battle with Covid-19. He leaves behind his wife, Good Morning Britain host Kate, 56, and their two children, daughter Darcey, 17, and son William, 14. Derek has been in and out of hospital many times over the past few years after he became seriously ill with coronavirus in March 2020.

Kate Garraway has been flooded with messages of support and sadness from her celebrity friends after she confirmed the tragic news that her husband Derek Draper has died aged 56. Good Morning Britain host Kate, 56, announced the news that Derek had passed away after a devastating three year battle with Covid-19, on Instagram on Friday with a poignant post.

Kate Garraway 's husband Derek Draper has died aged 56 after a devastating three year battle with Covid-19. He leaves behind his wife, Good Morning Britain host Kate, 56, and their two children, daughter Darcey, 17, and son William, 14.The TV star took to Instagram to share the devastating news with her 1.1million Instagram followers.

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper has died aged 56 after a devastating three year battle with Covid-19. He leaves behind his wife, Good Morning Britain host Kate, 56, and their two children, daughter Darcey, 17, and son William, 14. In a statement on Instagram, Kate confirmed the sad news saying: "I’m sad to have to tell you all that my darling husband Derek has passed away.

Piers Morgan, the host of TalkTV, has expressed his outrage over the "shameful" Post Office scandal that wrongfully imprisoned many post office workers.The staff were blamed for financial errors caused by a faulty computer system, Horizon. From 1999 to 2015, 700 postmasters and postmistresses were prosecuted by the Post Office in what is now known as one of the biggest scandals in British history. Piers shared his thoughts on social media, calling it "an absolute disgrace".

Kate Garraway and her children are doing their best to stay strong after reportedly spending Christmas day by Derek's bedside at the hospital. The Good Morning Britain star has been by her husband's side since he contracted Covid back in March 2020. Derek, a former political lobbyist, was put into an induced coma and spent over a year in hospital after falling ill with the virus.

TV presenter Richard Madeley has sparked outrage with Good Morning Britain viewers after he told the show's resident weatherwoman Laura Tobin that she had “put on weight” live on air. Returning to Good Morning Britain screens on Tuesday January 2, Richard was joined by co-host Susanna Reid and guests including Chesney Hawkes.

Richard Madeley has shared a shocking story about how his sister saved his life during a near-death experience. Returning to Good Morning Britain screens on Tuesday (January 2), Richard was joined by co-host Susanna Reid, who had taken a break from the show over the festive period. During the show, they chatted with Chesney Hawkes about his upcoming tour and album, with the conversation quickly turning to Chesney's terrifying experience when the plane he was on suddenly lost pressure.

Tony Blackburn has opened up his life-threatening battle with sepsis and pneumonia which saw him hospitalised for a while. The DJ and former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! winner, 80, appeared on Good Morning Britain to discuss the terrifying health battle which saw him fall ill with sepsis after a tooth extraction.

TV presenter Susanna Reid has opened up about a 'scary' dash to the hospital she had where she admitted to drinking eight coffees in one day to cope with the early 3:45 am start, while working on Good Morning Britain.The 53 year old revealed that she was admitted to the hospital earlier this year after losing her voice and shocked medical professionals when she revealed her high amount of caffeine consumption. Speaking about the incident with woman&home, the GMB host admitted that she has now "tried to cut down a bit". Recalling the incident she said: “Losing my voice earlier this year was a bit of a scare.

GMB presenter Ranvir Signh revealed the real heartbreaking reason she dreads New Year's Eve every year as she opened up about her dad's tragic death that rocked her childhood. The TV star, 46, shared why she actually "hates" the New Year celebrations during Friday's episode of Good Morning Britain.

Kacey Ainsworth shared a surprising connection to Bobby Brazier as she appeared on Thursday's Good Morning Britain. The former EastEnders actress, 55, played Little Mo on the soap until her depature in 2006 when the character moved away from Albert Square with her son Freddie. And last year Freddie made his return to the Square, now played by Bobby Brazier, but Little Mo is yet to make a reapprance.

Piers Morgan has had to deny yet again that he is the Pigeon Lady from the Home Alone films, as the festive classic once again returned to our screens for the holiday season. Every year, as fans re-watch Home Alone 2: Lost In New York to get into the Christmas spirit they have noticed a striking resemblance between Piers and Brenda Fricker, the actress who plays the Pigeon Lady in the film - and this year was no exception. As Christmas 2023 approached, Piers was flooded with comments online about the similarity between the pair and even tried to stop the rumours by sharing a picture of Brenda as the Pigeon Lady on Twitter, writing: "It's.

Kate Garraway joined her colleagues for a special appearance on the pre-recorded ITV show Britain Get Singing, hosted by Roman Kemp. The programme gathered groups from major TV shows - Good Morning Britain, Love Island, Coronation Street, The Masked Singer and EastEnders - to give a spectacular performance. The show offered support for ITV's mental health campaign, Britain Get Talking, and featured inspiring moments where the celebs shared their own experiences with mental health.

EastEnders fans were left dazzled as they discovered the cast's amazing singing chops during ITV's festive special show Britain Get Singing. Roman Kemp hosted the show, which saw TV's favourite faces from shows like Good Morning Britain, Love Island, Coronation Street, The Masked Singer and, of course, EastEnders belt out a tune in hopes of wowing the audience and a stellar panel of judges.

Love Island stars Molly Marsh and Davide Sanclimenti have left fans shocked with their amazing singing skills on the ITV show, Britain Get Singing. The pair, who found fame on the ITV dating show are part of team Love Island for the festive special on Christmas Eve, joined by other islanders including Molly's boyfriend Zachariah Noble, Jacques O'Neill and Marcel Somerville.

Ben Shephard was blindsided by Andi Peters in the final episode of Good Morning Britain before Christmas, when the veteran presenter took a swipe at the star’s “big bucks” salary live on TV.The surprising comment came during Friday’s edition of the popular ITV morning show (22 December) when Andi made reference to Ben’s rumoured new career venture as a This Morning presenter, following the departure of Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield earlier this year. The incident occurred during a segment with musical guest Myleene Klass, 45 and her16 year old daughter 16, when Ben innocently commented: “Look at the Klasses, they're all class!” As it was revealed Ava shared her mother’s impressive musical talent.